Post by: Ramtart on July 26, 2006, 09:07:40 AM
I know we have had this thread brought up in the past.
Revolutions PS put a topic up in regards to "Where is John Mazza?"
and it prompted me to make this post up.
I know the PBA forum has had lively threads on this topic, but I wanted
to see what Ballreviews members have on some of these PRO's since some of you
still keep in touch or bowl with them in leagues and tournaments.
Feel free to add your own favorites!
John O'drobinak
Jess Stayrook (I recently saw his name on the Mini-Eliminator results!)
Scott Devers
Bob Vespi
Jeff Bellinger
Alvin Lou (Heard he has a Pro Shop in So. Cal)
Bob Benoit
Mark Thayer
Ron Palombi Jr.
John "The Buzzsaw" Gant
Adam Colton
Ron "Bent Elbow" Williams
Mark Williams
Bob "The Stalker" Handley (Heard he's still doing Senior Events)
Billy Myers
Tony Westlake
George Branham III
Steve Hoskins
Butch Soper (Still bowling in Lake Havasu and Bartending last I heard)
Mike Miller (Running a Pro Shop?)
Brad Snell
Hugh Miller
Adam Apo (Still bowling Megabuck tournaments I hear)
Marshall Holman
Mike Durbin
Dave Davis
My mind is blank!
Would love to hear about some of these guys!
Regards,
Ram
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Post by: LuckyLefty on July 26, 2006, 05:23:02 PM
Didn't know them all..but just know.
Bob Vespi...sells cars in broward county fla!
Bob Handley (the stalker) was a distributer rep in south and central Fla.
Had a chance to be bowler of the year on the senior tour last year.
Adam Colton last I knew was in South Florida and had won about $100,000 K at a miniEliminator about 4 years ago. (last I saw him it was at...Strikers Forum Lanes in Fort Lauderdale(Randy Pederson there the same day...cool).
Dave Davis...my friend and bowling idol(class act. perfect technique..fearsome competitor) was tearing up the senior tour up through about age 57 or 58....then when it downsized(after some knee problems he was getting EVEN BETTER at that time)...he downsized his appearances about 3 years ago. I don't know if you remember he won some Senior majors and some big checks up through about age 56! I don't know how involved he is in bowling any more. I was very lucky to be neighbors with him for a few years in addition to getting tons of practice help from him and training tips! Thanks Dave!
Now lives in central Florida. One of the all time Eagles!
REgards,
Luckylefty
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Post by: shelley on July 26, 2006, 06:00:02 PM
SH
Post by: REVOLUTIONS PS on July 26, 2006, 07:06:25 PM
I wish I had something to add...I do know that Branham III is still bowling but that's about it.
Who remembers this name: Ken McNeely??? (now that I think about it...I don't even know if I have the kid's name right...lol)
He made one show I think which was an arena final and bowled against Dave Ferraro (sp) in one of his last (if not LAST) t.v. appearance. I am almost sure that Stayrook was on that show too. Anyway, he had a really funky style...he would bend way down and almost hide the ball completely in his arms to start and then would straighten up as he walked to the line and really came up (too much) at release. Anyway, I never heard the name again....anyone know????
Post by: Pat Patterson on July 26, 2006, 07:19:43 PM
Mike is my personal ball driller.
Here is the Link to their website.
http://www.tenpins-more.com/
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Post by: Crankenstein300 on July 26, 2006, 07:29:47 PM
Hugh Miller bowls regionals in the Northwest region, and I think he does insurance sales or something, but thats a guess.
Wasn't Bob Benoit doing classic car restoration there for awhile?
Post by: JessN16 on July 26, 2006, 07:40:03 PM
Jess
Post by: yoder978 on July 26, 2006, 09:56:42 PM
Post by: alcornel on July 26, 2006, 10:08:22 PM
Sometime around 1994 or so I was bowling some pot games with Adam and a few other guys until the house shut down in St. Louis. We ended up crossing the river into Sauget where the bars are open 24 hours. We were having a good time until Adam and me got kicked out. Seems he was saying he was a pilot or something and got into it with a guy bigger than me (I am 6'6" and weighed around 200 at the time). We tried to "sneak" back in around 4 in the morning or so but got kicked out again.
Ahhhhh....... Good Times
BTW - He took plenty of my money back in the day
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Post by: demo40 on July 26, 2006, 10:15:50 PM
and may run a pro shop at Colonial Lanes.
Post by: TWOHAND834 on July 26, 2006, 10:49:46 PM
Lisa Wagner is a very pleasant lady and still one heck of a bowler in her own right. It has been a pleasure getting to know her and a blast to bowl with. She moved here to Atlanta also about 4 years ago. If memory serves me correctly, she was working with animal care here not too long ago. Not sure if she is still doing that or not.
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Post by: WSUstroker on July 26, 2006, 11:09:30 PM
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I believe Adam Apo lives in Rochester, Mn
and may run a pro shop at Colonial Lanes.
You are correct, Adam runs Colonial Lanes and also drills balls now. Colonial is my home house.
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Post by: star on July 27, 2006, 06:16:43 AM
No one mentioned him but he was a class act in the late seventies and I had the privelidge to meet him last year on our honeymoon.
One top bowler and a very genuine nice guy.
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Post by: directdrill on July 29, 2006, 02:44:27 PM
Post by: kmanestor22 on July 30, 2006, 12:42:38 AM
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Wow...this is just an awesome topic...the memories of these guys just FLOODED back to me as I read that list...
I wish I had something to add...I do know that Branham III is still bowling but that's about it.
Who remembers this name: Ken McNeely??? (now that I think about it...I don't even know if I have the kid's name right...lol)
He made one show I think which was an arena final and bowled against Dave Ferraro (sp) in one of his last (if not LAST) t.v. appearance. I am almost sure that Stayrook was on that show too. Anyway, he had a really funky style...he would bend way down and almost hide the ball completely in his arms to start and then would straighten up as he walked to the line and really came up (too much) at release. Anyway, I never heard the name again....anyone know????
I threw my first 300 in 1996 throwing the ball like that!!!
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Post by: wulfpackbwlr on July 30, 2006, 08:34:53 PM
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Post by: rollingthunder on August 01, 2006, 03:18:31 PM
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Post by: Ragnar on August 01, 2006, 03:25:29 PM
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Post by: SUKIE on August 01, 2006, 03:39:01 PM
Post by: shelley on August 01, 2006, 03:48:50 PM
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Does anyone know what Danny Wiseman or Tim Criss are up to?
Like, right now? Or while they're out competing on the national tour with the rest of the exempt bowlers?
SH
Post by: purduepaul on August 01, 2006, 03:54:23 PM
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Post by: Laybzz74 on August 01, 2006, 09:51:59 PM
Danny Wiseman is a current PBA pro and is exempt through this coming season; as a matter of fact, I just exchanged a few emails with Danny last evening and he's ready and raring to get started with this year's Tour !!!
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Post by: Rick Wunder on August 04, 2006, 03:24:44 PM
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Post by: BrianCRX90 on August 06, 2006, 12:27:21 AM
So is Ron Palombi Jr. I belive and still lives in Erie.
Ron Williams Jr. lives here in Fort Worth and owns a pro shop. Bowl leagues with him in winter, he still can beat anyone around it seems. Awesome to watch and cool guy!
Post by: Bowler19 on August 11, 2006, 11:56:30 AM
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Post by: Scolai on August 11, 2006, 12:21:59 PM
Add Joe Firpo to the list of "where are they now". I have a video of him here at the house. He has/had an arm-swing to die for. Smooth as silk.
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Post by: BrooklynSlop on August 11, 2006, 12:23:49 PM
Don is an avid golfer. He's in his 80's now and is shooting close to par. Not too shabby! Can't wait to actually meet him.
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